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Statement Should 'literacy' be the minimum criterion for becoming a voter in India? Arguments I.No, mere literacy is no guarantee of political maturity of an individual. II. Yes , illiteracy people are less likely to make politically wiser decisions of voting for a right candidate or party. III.No, voting is the constitutional right of every citizen.

None is stong
I and III are strong
III is strong
II and III are strong

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Explanation:

It cannot be said that is literate person has all round knowledge of politics. So, Argument I is strong. IIIiterate person can easily be misled on various factors but voting is also a constitutional right of every citizen. So, Arguments II and III are also strong.

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